Environmental Planner/NEPA Specialist

BB&E is an employee-owned full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.

Position Summary

BB&E is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Environmental Planner/NEPA Specialist to provide on-site support and provide comprehensive support for NEPA to ensure environmental planning is implemented for compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, NPDs, NPRs, and Center level requirements and/or related agreements. The Environmental Planner should also have expertise in Natural Resources and Cultural Resources

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare Environmental Assessments or Environmental Impact Statements, Executive Order 12114 Reports, and/or other related surveys and studies. Coordinate meetings, public notices and provide recommendations for comment responses
• Support the NEPA analysis and documentation within 10 calendar days
• Support project planning phase to determine environmental impacts and requirements, or need for additional information, as well as identify and consult on alternatives. Includes participation in environmental planning meetings with project proponents and preparation of meeting notes.
• Support determination of NASA’s role and participate in any NEPA analysis undertaken by a non-NASA organization.
• Conduct research and studies and/or attend planning or public meetings, as needed, providing advice and comment to applicants and proponents, Resident Agencies and tenant partners if requested by the Government.
• Coordinate with action proponents for receipt of information (e.g., attending project meetings and/or demonstrations, site visits, requesting additional project description information, follow-up questions for revisions and updates from PM/PIs, chemical lists, etc.) necessary for completing environmental review and documenting E&SR, Environmental Assessment (EA), and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS). Maintain Administrative Record of NEPA documents at the Center level requirements, and HQ EMD requirements (e.g., NETS).
• Conduct Environmental Due Diligence for Real Property actions, Personal Property disposal, and Demolition projects.
• Support annual and semi-annual updates to the Environmental Sensitivity Map.
• Develop and maintain the Center's Environmental Resource Tool (ERT) with an annual reviews and minor updates.
• Prepare a work plan and conduct noise studies or surveys and prepare report associated with the study/survey.
• Develop, maintain, and update Procedural Guidelines (PGs), Work Instructions (WIs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs) necessary for environmental planning and environmental due diligence activities of EMD.
• Monitor and evaluate implementation of NEPA commitments to ensure compliance. Utilize, and update the Center’s tracking mechanism
• Annually monitor and evaluate FONSIs and RODs applicable to ongoing activities to assess the current adequacy of previous assessments and potential need for a five-year update.
• Provide NEPA training at the required frequency based on NASA NPR, Center Procedures
• Natural Resource Management - focused on understanding, protecting, and improving the health of natural resources through policy and plan development and oversight, including Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 compliance, Clean Water Act Section 404, and Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA).
• Cultural Resource Management – focused on Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended and the NASA-wide Programmatic Agreement (NPA; 2025). NASA Centers are required to work with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), Tribes, and consulting parties to ensure that historic buildings and assets are properly documented and recorded before an undertaking
• Support the preparation and maintenance of the Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plans (ICRMP) and ICRMP Annual Reports

Requirements

Key Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to successfully pass a federal agency background check is required.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, both written and orally.
• Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, and be responsive to management direction.
• Knowledge and experience of Federal Environmental laws and regulations.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Software: Proficiency using MS Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
• Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with the ability to solve problems and function as a member of a team.

Experience & Education

• Experience: Must have at least 8 years’ experience as an Environmental Planner/NEPA Specialist with direct experience, including local and state regulatory requirements, related to the technical elements outlined herein. Natural and Cultural Resources experience is required. Experience with NASA or other federal agencies is desired.
• Education: A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in environmental science, engineering, or in a related field is required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk, sit, and/or stand for extended periods for multiple days/weeks.
• Able to operate office equipment, including computers, copy machine, phone, etc.
• Capable of light lifting, up to 50 lbs.

Working conditions

• Able to work both indoors/outdoor (with exposure to the elements).
• Able to walk/climb/knee/crouch and reach.
• Able to work on rough terrain when necessary.
• Able to work in confined spaces and/or heights.
• Able to wear the required PPE, minimally wear gloves, a hard hat, a respirator, and steel-toe boots that may be in combination with protective clothing/suits, a respirator, and/or a fall restraint/recovery harness.
• Exposure to hazards/contaminants at times.

Benefits

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation packages
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan – BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
• Discretionary bonus
• *Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
• *Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
• *Employer provided Life insurance
• *Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
• *Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance discount

*Applies only to full-time employees

BB&E is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

BB&E supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on several factors, including job responsibilities, relevant experience, education, certifications, technical skills, security clearance status, geographic location, market conditions, internal equity, and contract-specific requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process